Walsh Group

Aviation Project Executive

Walsh Group$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 15+ years of aviation project experience
  • Experience leading large-scale unique projects
  • Proficient in Primavera scheduling, HCSS/Timberline estimating, AutoCAD, and various project management systems
  • Strong leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Plans and controls projects according to company policies and requirements
  • Leads interdisciplinary project teams, managing staffing and development
  • Maintains relationships with owners and partners, ensuring effective communication
  • Assists in bid package development and budget preparation
  • Analyzes risk and schedule-related issues for project delivery
  • Presents project delivery approaches and ensures regulatory compliance
  • Acts as primary contact for senior managers on critical issues
  • Participates in safety planning for project execution

Benefits

  • Flexible work culture
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive leadership that encourages empowerment
  • Commitment to project diversity and unique challenges
  • Strong emphasis on safety in project execution
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Executive for our Aviation Division. The role can sit out of our Atalnta, GA or Irving, TX locations and would require heavy travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plans, organizes, coordinates and controls projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements approved by the Company. Creates and manages processes for tracking projects and associated deliverables, collects and analyzes data, and works closely with field personnel, designers, engineers, vendors and subcontractors to manage various programmatic and project processes.
  • Leads interdisciplinary teams, such as preconstruction, to deliver projects that reside within a major business group or function. Determines staffing needs, personnel development, performance management and training for the project team. Provides leadership, guidance and direction to the project team members. Ensures projects are completed, tracked and reported on in accordance with all compliance regulations and goals. Completes and/or approves Performance Reviews for subordinates
  • Maintains exceptional relationships with owners, subcontractors, design partners and unions. Responsible for day-to-day contact as well as contact of a multifaceted nature.
  • Assists with bid package development, pre-qualification activities and budget preparation. May draft budget/estimate documents and provide oversight for the estimating process. May work with Business Development staff in seeking future business opportunities.
  • Leads efforts to analyze risk and define schedule-related issues, including analysis of long lead materials or equipment which may impact project cost or scheduled delivery.
  • Analyzes and presents project delivery approaches, develops alternative approaches and facilitates implementation, ensuring compliance with corporate, federal and state regulations.
  • Serves as the primary contact for senior department managers relative to critical business issues. Helps allocate region assets and resources to projects within business group.
  • Participates in the design and execution of project safety planning activities to ensure that projects are completed within established safety goals.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 15+ years of aviation project experience
  • Experience leading large-scale unique projects
  • Proficient in some of the following: Primavera scheduling program; HCSS and/or Timberline estimating program, AutoCAD, WGIP, Project and Cost Management Systems (Revenue Summary, Cost Report Update & Walsh Equipment Management tools)
  • Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, negotiation, change management, technical engineering, critical thinking and analysis skills


Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

About Walsh Group

The Walsh Group is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh Group has completed a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment plants. The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its work in these areas. Walsh Group is one of the largest construction companies in the United States, with operations in more than 20 states.
Learn more about Walsh Group
Size
9,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

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